Community News 08-10-17



Community News 08-10-17

Chase Corner Ministries Thrift Store is having a sale every Friday in August! On Fri. Aug. 11 only we will have a $3 Bag Sale. On Fridays, Aug. 18 & 25 we will have a Ticketed Event, every customer that comes in will get a ticket for a discounted or free store item at check out. All proceeds go back into providing needs in this community through our crisis center. 1604 Chase High Rd, Forest City, across from Chase High School. M-F, 8:30am-2:30pm.

Washburn Community Outreach Center Thrift Store: Well stocked with Spring/Summer clothing. ALL clothing will be on sale for .25ยข each. Open Thurs.- Sat., Aug. 10-12, 9am-2pm. Our food pantry is available for Rutherford County residents, 9:30am-1:30pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd, Bostic. 828-245-5603.

Little League Sign ups: all county for Fall Ball, ages 4-16. Aug. 12, 10am-2pm at Mooneyham Library in Forest City.

Buffet Breakfast: ALL YOU CAN EAT!! Sat. Aug. 12, 7am-10am at the Gilkey School Community Center. Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, kids 6 and under Free. Yard Sale! Anyone can come & set up to sale, no charge. 217 Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton.

Back 2 School; Mon. Aug. 14, 12-2pm. School supplies for kids, free hair cuts for kids, cook-out, games. Willow Ridge Rehab; 237 Tryon Rd., Rutherfordton. 828-286-7200.

Community in Unity Presents: A Day in the Park; Sat. Aug. 19, 8am-2pm. Park clean up, 8am-12pm. Family fun, 12-2pm. School Supplies will be handed out until all are gone! Frank West Park; 420 Boss Moore Rd., (for the community of Caroleen/Henrietta). 828-748-3479.

Paws of RC Low Cost Spay and Neuter, Tues. Aug. 22. Cats: $25. Dogs: $35. Rabies vaccine: $10. 888-422-7303. We would like to thank everyone who donated shoes to our recent fundraiser. All of our donors are responsible for the great things we are doing for the pets of Rutherford County.

9th Annual Jace Man Run: In loving memory of Wendy Panther. Sponsored by CCIB & CBA/A.B.A.T.E of Cleveland County. Fri. & Sat. Aug. 25 & 26. New location; CCIB's Land, 1596 Racepath Church Rd., Mooresboro. Live auction, games, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, vendors, live music & more. Proceeds go to the Abuse Prevention Council to help stop child abuse in Cleveland County. Public Welcome, no weapons or attitudes!

Chopped Sirloin Supper: Sat. Aug. 26, 4-8pm. Adults $9, kids $6. Hopewell Hollis Community Clubhouse; 2500 Hollis Rd., Ellenboro.

DAV, Chapter #25: Welcomes all veterans to attend our monthly meetings held the 2nd Monday of each month at the National Guard Armory on Withrow Rd, Forest City. Potluck Dinner is provided at 6pm, meeting at 7pm. 828-288-1595.

Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group: meets on every 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at the Perry Moore house on Main St., Rutherfordton. Free and open to all caregivers. 828-287-5475.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Weekly meetings: Monday 7pm women's meeting, Thursday 7pm open meeting. 1st Presbyterian Church; 438 West Main St., Forest City.

Stroke Support Group: 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5pm in the Crawford Building (Auxiliary Room) at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. 828-286-5509.

Isothermal Amateur Radio Club: Monthly meeting every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm at the County Annex Building on Main St., Rutherfordton. Across the road from churches. Info, Don Whisnant, 828-453-1698 or Bob Cooley, 828-429-2924.

Coffee & Conversation: Every 3rd Thursday, monthly from 9-10:30am at Rutherford County Veteran Service Office: 303 Fairground Rd., Spindale. If you have a topic of interest and would like to participate contact Beverly at 828-287-6185.

Sons of Confederate Veterans: Lt. William Corbitt Camp #525 monthly meeting every 3rd Friday, 7pm at Rutherford County Annex Bldg; 289 N. Main St. Rutherfordton. Creighton Lovelace 828-305-8654 or Gaither Harwood 828-287-3412.

Chase Corner Ministries needs volunteers to sort donations, help in the thrift store & food pantries, distribute food, and a variety of other tasks. Open M-F, 8:30am-2:30pm. 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City. Info, 828-247-0096.

Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop: Open Wed.-Sat., 10am-4pm. Proceeds benefit Rutherford County Humane Society, a no-kill, non-profit 501(C)(3) animal rescue. Buffalo Creek Rd., Lake Lure. 828-625-1042.

Charity Christian School: Open House & Orientation, Sat. Aug. 19, 2pm. 113 Charity Church Rd., Lawndale (Fallston). 704-419-4574.